Lois Weller-Gibbs

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

I am a UKCP Accredited Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I specialise in working with young people from age 4 upwards, using an integrative approach to provide personalised therapy sessions tailored to each client’s needs.

I understand that starting therapy can feel overwhelming, so I focus on building a trusting, supportive relationship with each client. Research shows that a strong and safe therapeutic connection is essential for positive change. Therefore, my goal is to create a warm, judgement-free environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions.

Our first session is an opportunity to get to know each other, discuss what has brought the client to therapy, and consider how we might work together. From there, we collaborate to identify goals and manage expectations as we move forward in weekly sessions.

As part of the work with my clients, I offer creative approaches such as art, play, and sandtray work, alongside traditional talking therapy. These tools are always optional; some clients find them helpful in expressing their feelings, while others prefer talking therapy alone.

If you would like to get in touch, please contact me at lois@therapywithlois.co.uk. You can also explore further details about my approach on my website therapywithlois.co.uk.